Main Cast: Bruce Dern, Piper Laurie, Jason Patric, DeDee Pfeiffer, Lee Remick
Release Year: 1985
Country: US
Run Time: 100 minutes
Plot
This made-for-TV drama was inspired by the real-life Toughlove program, set up to help parents of kids with severe alcohol, drug and behavior problems. Lee Remick and Bruce Dern star as a middle-aged couple who have completely lost control of their teen-aged son Jason Patric. When all else fails, the couple joins Toughlove, adhering to the organization's policy of being cruel (but not abusive) in order to be kind. Their story alternates with the travails of Toughlove member Piper Laurie and her suicidal daughter DeDee Pfeiffer (sister of Michelle). Toughlove was originally telecast October 13, 1985. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Cast
Ivan Bonar - Mr. Griffin; Jo de Winter - Barbara Wiley; Bruce Dern - Rob Charters; Dana Elcar - Max Wiley; Sean Frye - Tim; Jim Haynie - Lloyd; Louise Latham - Mrs. Griffin (uncredited); Piper Laurie - Darlene Marsh; Janet MacLachlan - Bess Dawson; F. William Parker - Car Dealer; Jason Patric - Gary Charters; DeDee Pfeiffer - Darlene Marsh; Lee Remick - Jan Charters; Eric Schiff - Scott Charters; Charlie Stavola - Group Leader; Helene Udy - Wanda; Erica Yohn - 3rd Leader; John Wesley - Danny Dawson; Guy Killum - Calvin Dawson; Noni White - Group Leader; Beth Miller
Credit
James Hulsey - Art Director, Glenn Jordan - Director, Paul Rubell - Editor, Charles W. Fries - Executive Producer, Irv Wilson - Executive Producer, Paul Chihara - Composer (Music Score), Gayne Rescher - Cinematographer, Ervin Zavada - Producer, Karen Hall - Teleplay By
